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Annual Meeting – Oct 28, 2017

Bill Caulway, newly elected as club Vice President, presented a slide show on his AT & LT hiking experiences at the club’s 2017 Annual Meeting at Whitman Lodge

John Oliva, outgoing club Director, receives a gift from President Ram Moennsad for many many years of service to the club.

President Ram Moennsad presents outgoing club Director John Oliva a gift for many many years of service to the club

Click here for a PDF of the 2017 annual meeting minutes.

Previous Newsletters

GMC Worcester Newsletter Winter 2022 (March-April)

GMC Worcester Newsletter Winter 2021

GMC Worcester Newsletter Fall 2021

GMC Worcester Newsletter Spring 2021

GMC Worcester Newsletter Fall 2020

GMC Worcester Newsletter Fall 2019

GMCw Newsletter Spring 2019

GMCw Newsletter Fall 2018

GMCw Newslettter Summer 2018

GMCw Newsletter Spring 2018

GMCw Newsletter Winter 2017-2018

GMCw Newsletter Fall 2017

GMCw Newsletter Summer 2017

GMCw Newsletter Spring 2017

GMCw Newsletter Winter 2016-2017

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1	2	3	4	5 Game Night Game Night May 5, 2022 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Game Night willbe held on Thursday, May 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the home of Pat and StuartHowe, 33 Pine Acres Road, Spencer, MA. Pat and Stuart have many types of games,but if you have a favorite please bring it. RSVP via text or call Pat on hercell phone (508-868-5949), or email Pat at phowe@wpi.edu.You must be fully vaccinated againstCovid-19 to participate. The speed limit on their dirt road is 10 mph. Please bemindful when crossing the two small bridges. See more details •	6	7 Hike on Midstate Trail - Rutland/Princeton Hike on Midstate Trail - Rutland/Princeton May 7, 2022 8:30 am - 11:30 am Intersection of Rt. 68 and Intervale Rd South, Rutland, MA Saturday, May 7. Hike the Midstate Trail from Intervale Road and Route 68 in North Rutland through the Savage Hill Wildlife Refuge to Route 62 and Old Colony Road Extension in Princeton. The hike is 3.8 miles long. We will meet at 8:30 am to spot cars on Route 62 at Old Colony Road Extension in Princeton, and begin hiking from Intervale Road at 9 am. Register for the hike by calling Ed Faron at 508-892-9237 and leaving your name and phone number in case of a postponement due to inclement weather. You must be fully vaccinated against Covid and wear a face mask for the car shuttle. See more details •
8	9	10	11	12	13	14 Overnight Trip - Paddle / Camp on Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond, Petersboro NH Overnight Trip - Paddle / Camp on Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond, Petersboro NH May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 RSVP required Saturday, May 14 to Sunday May 15. Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond. Overnight on Powdermill Pond in Petersboro, NH. We will paddle 2.3 miles on the Contoocook River and 1 mile more to the campsite on the pond. After making camp, there will be time to explore the pond or hike on rail trails and hiking paths. On the second day, there will be time to explore Moose Brook before we paddle 3.3 miles over the pond and upstream on the river to get back to the start. Participants are responsible for all personal food, boat and camping equipment, and following COVID protocols in place at the time. More info can be found on AMC website. Contact trip leader David Miller, 508-853-8964, to register. You do NOT have to be an AMC member to go on this trip. See more details GMC Worcester Camp Cleanup GMC Worcester Camp Cleanup May 14, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m.to noon. Please join us for our spring camp clean upat 345 Rawson Street in Leicester. We will rake leaves, work on the road, trim bushes, cut wood, and clean the lodge and change house. Bring rakes, clippers,chain saws, shovels and cleaning supplies. Coffee, juice, donuts and muffinswill be served. Call or text Ram Moennsad at 508-210-6965 or email him atshivratri@gmail.com for more information. See more details • •
15 Overnight Trip - Paddle / Camp on Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond, Petersboro NH Overnight Trip - Paddle / Camp on Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond, Petersboro NH May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 RSVP required Saturday, May 14 to Sunday May 15. Contoocook River & Powdermill Pond. Overnight on Powdermill Pond in Petersboro, NH. We will paddle 2.3 miles on the Contoocook River and 1 mile more to the campsite on the pond. After making camp, there will be time to explore the pond or hike on rail trails and hiking paths. On the second day, there will be time to explore Moose Brook before we paddle 3.3 miles over the pond and upstream on the river to get back to the start. Participants are responsible for all personal food, boat and camping equipment, and following COVID protocols in place at the time. More info can be found on AMC website. Contact trip leader David Miller, 508-853-8964, to register. You do NOT have to be an AMC member to go on this trip. See more details •	16	17	18	19	20	21 Spring Work Party on Stratton Mtn Section (Long Trail, VT) Spring Work Party on Stratton Mtn Section (Long Trail, VT) May 21, 2022 - May 22, 2022 Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. The Worcester Section Spring Work Party on the Stratton Mountain Section of the Long Trail. Some of us will car pool from Paxton at 7:00 a.m. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the LT/AT Trailhead on the Arlington West-Wardsboro Rd. (Kelly Stand Rd). For driving directions Google maps 1376 Stratton Arlington Road, Stratton, Vermont. Call Steve Crowe at 508-892-9942 for more information, or email him at steve@sunshinelandscapingco.com. See more details •
22 Spring Work Party on Stratton Mtn Section (Long Trail, VT) Spring Work Party on Stratton Mtn Section (Long Trail, VT) May 21, 2022 - May 22, 2022 Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. The Worcester Section Spring Work Party on the Stratton Mountain Section of the Long Trail. Some of us will car pool from Paxton at 7:00 a.m. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the LT/AT Trailhead on the Arlington West-Wardsboro Rd. (Kelly Stand Rd). For driving directions Google maps 1376 Stratton Arlington Road, Stratton, Vermont. Call Steve Crowe at 508-892-9942 for more information, or email him at steve@sunshinelandscapingco.com. See more details •	23	24	25	26	27	28 Mountain bike ride - Quabbin Reservoir Hardwick) Mountain bike ride - Quabbin Reservoir Hardwick) May 28, 2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Gate 43 Quabbin Reservoir, Hardwick, MA Saturday, May 28. Mountain bike ride at Gate 43 of the Quabbin Reservoir in Hardwick. The ride will be 8-10 miles over moderate terrain in this scenic area. We will meet at 9:30 am at Gate 43 in Hardwick. For driving directions Google maps Gate 43 Quabbin, or Quabbin Reservoir Fishing Area 3, which is on Hell Huddle Road in Hardwick. For more information and to register for the ride contact Gary Brigham at 508-471-7867 or email him at gbrighammt@aol.com. See more details •
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